[Loisb]

Q4. (Judges 8:4-17) Why do the cities of Succoth and Peniel refuse aid to Gideon's army?Why does Gideon punish these cities later? What is their sin? Is Gideon just? Can you think of a circumstance when a Christian might be guilty of the sin of Succoth and Peniel?

1. The cities of Succoth and Peniel did not want to get involved or take sides. They didn't believe that Gideon could complete the task.

2. Gideon punished these men because his men were tired and far away from hom and needed food, which was selfish of these cities when they refused.

3. These people were not showing love for their brothers.

4. Yes, Gideon was just, because these two cities were also benefiting from what Gideon and his army had done and they should have been hospitable to these men.

5. Seeing people begging for help and just passing them by and not helping in some way.

[Pamela Harms]

Q4. (Judges 8:4-17) Why do the cities of Succoth and Peniel refuse aid to Gideon's army?Why does Gideon punish these cities later? What is their sin? Is Gideon just? Can you think of a circumstance when a Christian might be guilty of the sin of Succoth and Peniel?

1. They refused aid to Gideon's army because they did not trust Gideon with his 300 men. They did not have faith in Gideon. They were on the Midianite's side against Gideon.
2. He punishes the cities to show the confidence he had in the success of the strength of God.
3. They did not fear God or recognize Gideon as a man God had raised up to fight the army to save them.
4. Yes Gideon was being just.
5. When God speaks and we do not listen, we will have to bear the consequences of our actions. If we repent, humble ourselves and do what God tells us to do He will forgive.

[miss peggy wilson]

Pastor Ralph, on 31 January 2003 - 08:11 AM, said:

Q4. (Judges 8:4-17) Why do the cities of Succoth and Peniel refuse aid to Gideon's army?Why does Gideon punish these cities later? What is their sin? Is Gideon just? Can you think of a circumstance when a Christian might be guilty of the sin of Succoth and Peniel?

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(1) They felt since Gideon didnot use them in the battle it was not there responsibility to provide food for the three hundred he did use. Victory had already been given to Gideon by God. There was fear in them thinking that by chance if Gideon lost the battle they would become the next victim. God use whom He chooses to do what He wants.When He does the battle is already won. (2)He punished them for their lack of support for those whom God had appointed to fight the battle.He could not stop the war to fight against those who refused to supply food for those that were fighting.(3) Their sin was coveting those used in battle (4) Yes Gideon is a man of valor.
(4) when we don't listen and obey the voice of one whom God has put in authority over us.